Patents by Inventor William A. Avery

William A. Avery has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230343437
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Louise Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Erik Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matthew Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Publication number: 20230238095
    Abstract: A clinical data interface device provides integrated portions of the electronic medical record system to identify and confirm a patient file for receiving data and personality modules for receiving and translating data from a variety of clinical device monitors for that identified patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: William Avery, Peter Klug, Kent Newbury, Christopher Furmanski, Greg Georgatos, Robert Laferriere
  • Patent number: 11670405
    Abstract: A clinical data interface device provides integrated portions of the electronic medical record system to identify and confirm a patient file for receiving data and personality modules for receiving and translating data from a variety of clinical device monitors for that identified patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Direct Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: William Avery, Peter Klug, Kent Newbury, Christopher Furmanski, Greg Georgatos, Robert Laferriere
  • Patent number: 11656221
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for identifying compounds that cause structural changes in a protein bound to an actin filament. The methods include the use of cells that include two actin-binding proteins, each labeled with a chromophore, and exposing the cells to a test compound. The method further includes detecting a change in fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the chromophores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Adam William Avery, Thomas S. Hays, David D. Thomas, Michael E. Fealey, Robyn T. Rebbeck
  • Publication number: 20220293237
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Louise Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Erik Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matthew Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Patent number: 11270788
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Noom, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matt Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Publication number: 20200393445
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for identifying compounds that cause structural changes in a protein bound to an actin filament. The methods include the use of cells that include two actin-binding proteins, each labeled with a chromophore, and exposing the cells to a test compound. The method further includes detecting a change in fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between the chromophores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Adam William Avery, Thomas S. Hays, David D. Thomas, Michael E. Fealey, Robyn T. Rebbeck
  • Publication number: 20200020428
    Abstract: A clinical data interface device provides integrated portions of the electronic medical record system to identify and confirm a patient file for receiving data and personality modules for receiving and translating data from a variety of clinical device monitors for that identified patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: William Avery, Peter Klug, Kent Newbury, Christopher Furmanski, Greg Georgatos, Robert Laferriere
  • Publication number: 20180262584
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matt Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Patent number: 9992292
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Noom, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matt Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Publication number: 20150281384
    Abstract: A method of managing an online support group to increase the odds that users will attain their wellness goals is disclosed. A request from a user to join a support group is received. A preference of the user with respect to a type of the support group is received. The support group is selected from a plurality of support groups based on the preference of the user and a preference of a member of the support group. Based on an acceptance by the user of an option to join the support group, the plurality of support groups is reorganized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Noom, Inc.
    Inventors: Ketill Gunnarsson, Thomas Patrick Joynt, Viktor Braut, Diana Mackinnon, Zrinka Gavran, Stacy Sami Lee, Artem Petakov, Ken Nesmith, Astha Gupta, Thomas Payne, Christos Avgerinos, Vera Kern, Mark Simon, Yun Eui So, Betina Evancha, William Avery Ginsberg, Nathan Ie, Matt Sonier, Jesse Sae-ju Jeong, Thomas Benjamin Hildebrandt, Charlie Sneath, Gennadiy Shafranovich
  • Publication number: 20150070808
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided in which power control relay switches may be configured to switch at or near a predetermined time during an AC cycle and/or that are configured to control a velocity of an armature of the relay switch during switching. An input power source may provide alternating current (AC) power and a voltage or current level of the AC power may be sensed. A relay controller may switch the relay switch based on a time at which the voltage or current is at or near a zero-crossing. The relay controller may be configured to close the relay switch based on when a voltage of the power input is at a zero-crossing, and is configured to open the relay switch based on when a current of the power input is at a zero-crossing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Server Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: William Avery
  • Patent number: 8799808
    Abstract: An adaptive multi-line view user interface is provided that varies the manner in which data is displayed as the size of the user interface is changed. As the available horizontal space in the user interface becomes too small to display the text or data on a given display line, the data is rearranged to fit the available space. Text or data that will be truncated as the width of the user interface is decreased is moved to a separate display line beneath the line in which the truncated text or data was previously displayed. A maximum number of lines may be specified for displaying text or data. After the maximum number of lines is reached, additional text or data truncated by narrowing the width of the user interface is not displayed. The displayed lines of text or data may be displayed according to a progressively lighter font from line to line so that lines at or near the top of a given displayed text or data record are darker and more readily draw the attention of a reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse Clay Satterfield, Richard Hank Leukart, Martijn E. Van Tilburg, Jensen M. Harris, William A. Avery, Bruce D. Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20110039118
    Abstract: An event memento is disclosed which includes a body having a peripheral edge and a viewing surface on the body within the peripheral edge. The viewing surface has a predetermined shape relating to a particular category of sport or activity. A color is displayed on the body within the peripheral edge. The color is predetermined and relates to a particular feature of the particular category of sport or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Mark William Avery
  • Patent number: 7716593
    Abstract: Improved conversation grouping methods and systems are provided for electronic mail records. Electronic mail messages that are unread or flagged for follow-up are automatically displayed under an associated conversation grouping heading. If a conversation grouping contains only a single unread or flagged electronic mail message, the single electronic mail message is automatically displayed under the conversation grouping heading for review by a user. For a conversation grouping having no unread or flagged electronic mail messages, the latest electronic mail message in the grouping is automatically displayed under the conversation grouping heading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jose H. Durazo, Jensen M. Harris, Jesse Clay Satterfield, Martijn E. Van Tilburg, William A. Avery, Bruce D. Wiedemann
  • Patent number: 7707255
    Abstract: Automatic sorting and grouping of electronic mail items in an electronic mail system is provided. An automatic mail grouping property may be selected for electronic mail received, sent or stored in a variety of storage folders. For a given mail location (e.g., received mail, sent mail, or a given mail storage folder), a selected automatic grouping property causes mail to be displayed to a user in one or more categories that make location of specific mail items easier and more efficient. Visible dividers with optional headings may be provided between mail categories to quickly draw a user's attention to a given mail category and to separate large numbers of mail into logical groupings that make location of specific mail items more manageable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse Clay Satterfield, Jensen M. Harris, Martijn E. Van Tilburg, William A. Avery, Bruce D. Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20090088873
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a thermal management device having a controller to monitor pressure parameters for hot and cold rooms where the hot and cold rooms are divided by a rack for electronic devices and are substantially isolated from each other, and adjust a flow of cooling air to the cold room where the adjustment of the flow of cooling air to the cold room is based at least in part on the pressure parameters and maintaining a target pressure differential between the hot and cold rooms and where the target pressure differential induces a flow of the cooling air through one or more electronic devices in the rack. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.
    Inventors: WILLIAM AVERY, CHARLES MC BRYDE
  • Publication number: 20070055669
    Abstract: Real time availability data (free/busy data) is provided for potential meeting attendees and/or assets. An availability service is queried for availability data for one or more attendees and/or meeting assets. The availability service determines the identity of an electronic mailbox server on which is stored current real time calendaring data for the desired attendees and/or assets. The requested data is retrieved by the availability service from one or more mailbox servers having data for each attendee and/or asset. Potential attendees may set permissions on their respective availability data to restrict the amount and types of data that may be retrieved by a given data requester. Data queries and data responses may be structured according to the Extensible Markup Language (XML) and application programming interfaces (API) may be exposed for allowing requesting applications to efficiently call the availability service for availability data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Murillo, Jason Mayans, Suryanarayana Gorti, William Avery, Alvin Mok
  • Publication number: 20050004990
    Abstract: Improved conversation grouping methods and systems are provided for electronic mail records. Electronic mail messages that are unread or flagged for follow-up are automatically displayed under an associated conversation grouping heading. If a conversation grouping contains only a single unread or flagged electronic mail message, the single electronic mail message is automatically displayed under the conversation grouping heading for review by a user. For a conversation grouping having no unread or flagged electronic mail messages, the latest electronic mail message in the grouping is automatically displayed under the conversation grouping heading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Durazo, Jensen Harris, Jesse Satterfield, Martijn Van Tilburg, William Avery, Bruce Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20050004989
    Abstract: Automatic sorting and grouping of electronic mail items in an electronic mail system is provided. An automatic mail grouping property may be selected for electronic mail received, sent or stored in a variety of storage folders. For a given mail location (e.g., received mail, sent mail, or a given mail storage folder), a selected automatic grouping property causes mail to be displayed to a user in one or more categories that make location of specific mail items easier and more efficient. Visible dividers with optional headings may be provided between mail categories to quickly draw a user's attention to a given mail category and to separate large numbers of mail into logical groupings that make location of specific mail items more manageable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse Satterfield, Jensen Harris, Martijn Tilburg, William Avery, Bruce Wiedemann